US Bridges

E Houston ST over Salado Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · .5 MI W of E Commerce ST · Structure no. 150150B16705004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,812
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Houston ST over Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying E Houston ST over Salado Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Houston ST
CrossesSalado Creek
Location.5 MI W of E Commerce ST
RouteCity Street 8138
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42441, -98.43214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,812 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Houston ST over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Houston ST over Salado Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E Houston ST over Salado Creek carry?

About 9,812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Houston ST over Salado Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns E Houston ST over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.